How to remove leafs from leaf springs.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

b00sted · 03-10-2009, 10:34 AM

just like the title says... I want to go ahead and get the 8.8 in the truck and use the spring perch method for now and was wondering how to remove some of the leafs.. My truck has a good number of leafs on the springs and it sits way up there.. I am of course going to mount the rearend ontop of the leaf spring instead of under it..

But need a bit more to get it where I want it and do not want all those leafs hanging under the rear axle..

Alos how many should I take out .. i am never going to haul anything in the bed of this truck or towe anything with it.... As you can see in the pic it is up there...

mylow53 · 03-10-2009, 01:04 PM

have you thought about bending them instead?
GT

OrrieG · 03-10-2009, 01:11 PM

Usually they are bolted together with one center bolt at the perch location. They may have some U type clips or side plates bolted together holding them in alignment. Once unbolted they should fall off, depending on how much rust there holding them together. The main spring is attached to the shackles.

b00sted · 03-10-2009, 01:14 PM

How many is safe to take out? Should I stick with a leaf and the main spring? I think it has 4 or 5 on there now...

mylow53 · 03-10-2009, 01:34 PM

i took out 3 in the front to get it down. all of the strength is in the primary spring as far as keeping the axel centered. the amount of springs depends on the weight of the truck and load. your call
GT

b00sted · 03-10-2009, 01:59 PM

Thanks for the help guys.. I have to move the spring perch on the 8.8 but that is no big deal..

I will be yanking these out this weekend....

blackdiesel · 03-10-2009, 06:19 PM

As far as leaf springs go, just take the pin out of the center and pull out as much as necessary. On my '38 i'm just running the single leaf in the rear. Just make sure to get a really stiff shock. Possibly even air shocks if desired

Now i've seen where you are wanting to "drag the boards" so why are you even wasting time with leaves? in order to achieve your goal you are looking at a set of air bags and a 4 link. dont forget the c notched frame!

blackdiesel · 03-10-2009, 06:27 PM

Also, be sure to lower the front end where you desire it for ride height before you weld your spring perches on the rear end! or your pinion angle will be wrong

b00sted · 03-10-2009, 07:02 PM

won't be dragging the boards on this one anytime soon.. It has a c10 fron IFS in it right now so I am going to pro street it...

blackdiesel · 03-10-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by b00sted

won't be dragging the boards on this one anytime soon.. It has a c10 fron IFS in it right now so I am going to pro street it...

a pro street or a street rod? for a true pro street your talking a narrowed rear end and tubs. a street rod would make for a real nice daily driver

b00sted · 03-10-2009, 09:47 PM

planning on back halfing it...

03-10-2009, 10:34 AM	#1
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	How to remove leafs from leaf springs.. just like the title says... I want to go ahead and get the 8.8 in the truck and use the spring perch method for now and was wondering how to remove some of the leafs.. My truck has a good number of leafs on the springs and it sits way up there.. I am of course going to mount the rearend ontop of the leaf spring instead of under it.. But need a bit more to get it where I want it and do not want all those leafs hanging under the rear axle.. Alos how many should I take out .. i am never going to haul anything in the bed of this truck or towe anything with it.... As you can see in the pic it is up there... Attached Images __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon. Last edited by b00sted; 03-10-2009 at 10:38 AM.

03-10-2009, 01:04 PM	#2
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: How to remove leafs from leaf springs.. have you thought about bending them instead? GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

03-10-2009, 01:11 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: How to remove leafs from leaf springs.. Usually they are bolted together with one center bolt at the perch location. They may have some U type clips or side plates bolted together holding them in alignment. Once unbolted they should fall off, depending on how much rust there holding them together. The main spring is attached to the shackles. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-10-2009, 01:14 PM	#4
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: How to remove leafs from leaf springs.. How many is safe to take out? Should I stick with a leaf and the main spring? I think it has 4 or 5 on there now... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

03-10-2009, 01:34 PM	#5
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: How to remove leafs from leaf springs.. i took out 3 in the front to get it down. all of the strength is in the primary spring as far as keeping the axel centered. the amount of springs depends on the weight of the truck and load. your call GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

03-10-2009, 01:59 PM	#6
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: How to remove leafs from leaf springs.. Thanks for the help guys.. I have to move the spring perch on the 8.8 but that is no big deal.. I will be yanking these out this weekend.... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

03-10-2009, 06:19 PM	#7
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: How to remove leafs from leaf springs.. As far as leaf springs go, just take the pin out of the center and pull out as much as necessary. On my '38 i'm just running the single leaf in the rear. Just make sure to get a really stiff shock. Possibly even air shocks if desired Now i've seen where you are wanting to "drag the boards" so why are you even wasting time with leaves? in order to achieve your goal you are looking at a set of air bags and a 4 link. dont forget the c notched frame! __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

03-10-2009, 06:27 PM	#8
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: How to remove leafs from leaf springs.. Also, be sure to lower the front end where you desire it for ride height before you weld your spring perches on the rear end! or your pinion angle will be wrong __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

03-10-2009, 07:02 PM	#9
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: How to remove leafs from leaf springs.. won't be dragging the boards on this one anytime soon.. It has a c10 fron IFS in it right now so I am going to pro street it... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

03-10-2009, 09:47 PM	#11
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: How to remove leafs from leaf springs.. planning on back halfing it... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.



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